Interest Groups

Arts-oriented group. Visits to private collections and outings to exhibits and places of interest.

Beyond Bloomsbury I

4th Tuesday @ 7:30pm

Members of these three groups meet once a month to listen to speakers and discuss topics of interest such as health, politics and education

Beyond Bloomsbury II

1st Tuesday @ 7:30pm

Beyond Bloomsbury III

1st Thursday @ 7:30pm

Book Beat Morning I

4th Wednesday @ 9:30am

Members of these groups choose books to read and discuss each month. Selections focus on the particular interests of the members of each group.

Book Beat Morning II

1st Wednesday @ 10am

Book Beat Evening I

Last Thursday @ 7:30pm

Book Beat Evening II

1st Wednesday @ 7:30pm

Book Beat Evening III

1st Tuesday @ 7:30pm

Book Exchange

Geographical subgroups of twelve members are organized by the convenor. Subgroups select books and circulate them each month. Costs are shared and books are distributed at year-end.

Boomers

4th Wednesday @ 7:30pm

The emphasis of this group is on fun and variety. Meeting times vary somewhat depending on the activity. Members share in the planning of various events.

Bridge: Tuesday Social

2nd & 4th Tuesday @ 1:00pm

Bridge: Thursday Social

Every Thursday @ 12:45pm

Bridge: Friday Duplicate

2nd & 4th Friday @ 9am to noon

Bridge: Couples Marathon

Dates vary

Dragon boat

Practices Wednesday May to June @ 6pm Burloak Canoe Club

Six weeks of practice with 20 women in a boat, and a race at the end.

Golf

Tuesday @ 9:30am – noon May – Early Sept

Members of varying skills take turns organizing outings to play golf and have fun. Play is Monday mornings in season; play nine holes at nearby public golf courses.

Gourmet I

2nd Thursday @ 6:00pm

These groups meet monthly to share fine food, menus, recipes, and good company.

Gourmet II

2nd Thursday @ 6:30pm

Gourmet III

2nd Thursday @ 7:00pm

Great Books

4th Thursday @ 9:30am

We follow a reading program set up by the Great Books Foundation from the U of Chicago

Happy Hikers

Tuesdays @ 8:50am Sept – June

Hikes are at local or nearby nature sites. The pace is medium-fast and the terrain is varied. Hikes vary from one-and-a-half to three hours, plus travel time. Sears Parking Lot at Oakville Place.

Issues

4th Thursday @ 2:00 pm

An opportunity to educate ourselves on current issues, with a potential goal of taking appropriate action.

Literary Ladies

1st Thursday @ 9:45am

Books are chosen by members, read and discussed

Evening Meditation

2nd Monday @ 8.30pm

We meet once a month for a relaxing, reflective, meditation session. Our sessions are often facilitated by a guest practitioner. At these sessions we explore meditation and share our experience(s) of the process. Anyone interested in learning more about meditation is welcome to join our interest group. No prior experience necessary!

Mindfulness & Meditation

3rd Tuesday @ 9:30am-noon

Exploring mindfulness and meditation through readings, discussion, and practice.

Movie Night: Couples

4th weekend

The Couples Movie Group meets monthly for a movie/theatre productions and socializing.

Movie Night: Ladies

2nd Wednesday

Meet monthly for a movie & socializing

Psychology/ Spirituality

2nd Thursday @ 9:30am

This group explores the human soul in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere. Research is shared and discussed.

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